Chef Ann Foundation

We get schools cooking. We've reached 19,000 schools in all 50 states, bringing better meals to 5.9 million kids.

[SUNY Sullivan @suny_sullivan]

The Sullivan 180 Speaker Series kicks off Thur. 8/20 with nationally recognized school nutrition advocate Chef Ann Cooper.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍The Center for Discovery
🎟️ Free; RSVP requested

Register: https://t.co/931koucOYX
#SUNYSullivan #Sullivan180

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

@BroncosOffField @Broncos What an honor! Thank you for the continued support of our mission.🍏

[BroncosOffField @BroncosOffField]

.@chefannfnd The Salad Bars to Schools program expands access to fresh, healthy school meals by providing salad bars, staff training, and implementation support. 🥗

2026 @Broncos Community Grant Program recipients: https://t.co/3khaC5QKtm

[KIPP Texas Public Schools @kipptexas]

🍎 Big things are cooking for #NationalNutrition Month! 🥗

We gathered at KIPP Austin with the @ChefAnnFnd and @TexasDeptofAg to celebrate the power of fresh school meals. Huge thanks to Mara Fleishman (Chef Ann Foundation) and Lindsey Rodgers (TDA) for joining our panel!

[Nicole Heslip @BRNAgNews_NH]

#Michigan #farmers encourage lawmakers to restore @10CentsMI Meal Program for more #freshfood in schools. Find more on the asks from @grndwk @ChefAnnFnd @MSUCRFS & others @brownfield #agnews https://t.co/oByCG4HGUY

[SDGCounting @sdgcounting]

"For every dollar invested in local food, it returns $2 in economic and health benefits."

Great framing from Mara Fleischman of the @ChefAnnFnd at the #SXSWEDU session "Feeding Kids Like We Give a Damn: Transforming School Food"

https://t.co/QdkTvyzgdj

[Pam Kan-Rice @UCANRpam]

School nutrition professionals got to see how local produce could be used in creative and fun ways for making healthy school meals. Event by @ChefAnnFnd, @CDFAnews & @ucanr's @UCANRDREC

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://t.co/ZvhIVwWZym

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Big news from Colorado! 🎉 Propositions LL and MM passed, allowing free school meals to continue. Congratulations to @hungerfreeco, @LetsNourishCO
, the Keep Kids Fed Coalition, and all the champions supporting healthy meals for kids! 🍏

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Students are asking for more plant-based options at school — but school districts face barriers in meeting that demand. Rep @NydiaVelazquez & @RepAdams Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act would change that. Take action: Text FUTURE to 30373

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Join us on November 19 at 1 p.m. ET for “School Meals for a Sustainable Future: Local, Organic, & Regenerative” — the third and final webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by the Chef Ann Foundation. Register now: https://t.co/ZvhIVwWZym

[Delegate Cia Price @DelCiaPrice85]

From today's Commission to End Hunger mtg: Presentations by @TCIFiscal @VaAgriculture @ChefAnnFnd @leadingageva -- pay special attention to the potential SNAP benefit crisis due to inaction of the federal administration and how it may impact Virginians. https://t.co/JO28h32YIq

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Huge thanks to @CAgovernor for funding workforce development in school food. These funds will support our Healthy School Food Pathway programs. 👏

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

We're putting out $25M in grants to train 22,000+ California workers in the skilled trades like construction.

That's on top of the $30M announced last week for apprenticeships in health care, education, and tech.

You shouldn't need a college degree to land a high-paying job.

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, CAF Board Member David De La Rosa reflects on Latino leadership in school food, featuring insights from @mamasconpoder, @feedingamerica, and Aquí. Learn more: https://t.co/I8hRuo6Bwy

[Career Tech Center @muskegonctc]

👏 Shout-out to former CTC Hospitality Instructor Elissa Penczar– one of this year’s School Food Renegades by the @ChefAnnFnd! 👩‍🍳 She & her students created healthier, tastier, locally grown recipes—so good they even made it onto district menus!🥕 #FutureFocused & flavor-forward!

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

This #NationalSchoolLunchWeek, we’re celebrating 10 School Food Renegades from across the U.S. who challenge status quos and reimagine what's possible when fresh ingredients, creative menus, and genuine care come together on a lunch tray. Meet them: https://t.co/qXi5SudtL1

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

HUGE NEWS! Passing AB 1264 into law, California is first state in nation to take decisive action on reducing ultra-processed foods in school meals. Read our statement: https://t.co/awuOsMU4PJ

[Haleyville City Child Nutrition Program @HaleyvilleCNP]

Honey Roasted Overnight Oats were a hit last week. 🥣🍯 Part of the AL Farm to School Culinary Challenge with @ChefAnnFnd. 🌱👩‍🍳 Staff rocked neon for Neon Day while students enjoyed oats in the cafeteria. 😋🍴

@HCSLionPride #HCSSLI #OnAMissionToFeedKids #onamission

[Chef Ann Foundation @ChefAnnFnd]

Thank you, Governor Whitmer, for your support in ensuring that healthy school meals for every student across Michigan remain a priority!

P.S. We love the apron - maybe we can get you in some Chef Ann green soon 🙂

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

This week, I visited Hamilton Elementary to help serve lunch to some wonderful 2nd and 3rd graders. 

Free school meals mean parents save time and money, and kids can focus on learning. Michigan families count on free school meals. We need a budget that makes them a priority.

[Christopher Gardner @GardnerPhD]

UPFs in Schools

Join me + other school food experts on Sept 17 @ 1 pm ET for “Reducing Ultra-Processed Meals: The Next Chapter in School Food” - the second webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by @ChefAnnFnd. Register: https://t.co/yUddFN3NLY